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Asian Financial Society Issues Statement on Violence Against Asian American and Pacific Islanders News provided by Share this article Share this article NEW YORK, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian Financial Society (AFS) strongly condemns acts of bias and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members and businesses. We are deeply saddened to see the horrific tragedies against AAPI individuals, groups, and businesses over the past few months. The AAPI communi...

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers Senior Services Inc. is looking for volunteers to deliver Meals-on-Wheels. The agency needs drivers to deliver hot meals weekdays to seniors. The routes can be delivered anytime between 9:45 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday. Routes take about 90 minutes to deliver. Safety protocols are in place. The greatest need for drivers is Thursday and Friday. Applications and orientation are available online. For more information or to volunteer, call Holly Beck at 336-...

Nature Valley is First in Snack Bar Category with 100% Recyclable Film General Mills’ new polyethylene-based film wrap for Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars is certified to carry the How2Recycle label for Store Drop-Off systems. Apr 23rd, 2021 As its packaging declares, it’s “For the Love of Nature” that General Mills has introduced a film wrapper for its Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars that is certified by How2Recyle as being fully recyclable through Store Drop-Off systems, of whic...

Online, telephone Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have a free online workshop for individuals turning 65 and those who already have Medicare to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through computer and telephone access. The session is designed to explain an...

The head of the state participates in the opening of new facilities and international conference Politics Published 15.04.2021 669 The opening ceremony of two big facilities – the Congress Center and Reception Center of Turkmenistan, as well as ceremonial session of International conference “International cooperation of independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan for peac...

Carbon capture in Germany: Long-overdue momentum is building Reichstag Building in Berlin amid fall colors (Neirfy/Shutterstock) It has been close to two years since German Chancellor Angela Merkel put carbon capture, removal, and storage back on the German policy agenda. However, for quite a while there was virtually no movement, even as Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany’s own industrial giants moved ahead with funding and projects. The lack of progress was jarring, as...

Literacy project needs volunteers Read Write Spell needs volunteers to serve as tutors to public-school students. Training, support and all of the tools necessary for success are provided. An online information session will be held at noon Tuesday on Zoom. For more information or to register, visit www.readws.org/becomeatutor. Virtual AgingWell to be held Tuesday The AgingWell Series will be presented from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. The series is sponsored by the Wake Forest Baptist Healt...

More than 15 billion doses of various COVID-19 vaccines are required to fight the global COVID pandemic, but can India, in partnership with the U.S., rise to meet the demand? India produces 20 percent of all pharmaceuticals consumed worldwide, making the country the largest manufacturer and supplier of drugs. More than 40 percent of pharmaceuticals consumed in the U.S. are made in India, earning the country the moniker of “pharmacy to the world.” At an April 7 discussion — “...

Electric and gas or propane relief funding is available now through Gila County’s Community Action Program, for local residents who meet low-income guidelines, or are experiencing unemployment or another qualifying hardship. Eligibility guidelines for utility assistance, for example, living alone and earning less than $2,061 gross per month is the qualifier — or sharing your home with one more and earning less than $2,695 (and $3,329 if three household members). If you have a question...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: There is a strong and well-documented business case for workplace diversity, which has grown even more compelling over the last several months. Indeed, given a renewed national focus on social justice issues and a growing expectation that organizations will work harder to prevent discrimination and remove artificial barriers to opportunities for all, now is an especially good time for organizations to build greater structure, discipli...